James Blake⁠

Renowned as a multifaceted artist, James Blake⁠ has made an indelible mark on the music scene as a producer, singer, and songwriter with a distinctive style that seamlessly weaves aching, gently sung R&B vocals around deep bass + minimal rhythmic elements of dubstep.⁠ ⁠

Debuting in 2009 with impactful 12" singles, James Blake gained acclaim, culminating in his self-titled 2011 album. Collaborating with icons like Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar, his reputation soared. The Mercury Prize-winning Overgrown in 2013 marked his success, followed by chart-toppers The Colour in Anything (2016) and Assume Form (2019). In 2021, Blake released Friends That Break Your Heart, his fifth project, featuring collaborations with SZA, JID, SwaVay, and Monica Martin.⁠ ⁠

Entering 2023, Blake revisited his earlier, dubstep-influenced sound with Playing Robots Into Heaven, receiving a Grammy nomination. Throughout his dynamic career, James Blake has consistently evolved as an artist, leaving an enduring impact on the landscape of contemporary music.⁠